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Five Canadians killed in Nashville plane crash
U.S. authorities continue to investigate a plane crash in Tennessee that killed five Canadians.
Who owes B.C.'s securities watchdog the most money in fines?
The British Columbia Securities Commission has levied about $430 million in unpaid fines and disgorgement orders for breaches of the province's Securities Act.
Eagles die eating toxic substance at Prince Rupert landfill
The City of Prince Rupert says 19 eagles are dead after someone dumped an unknown "deleterious substance" at a local landfill on Friday.
Federal byelection being held today in Ontario riding previously held by Erin O'Toole
A federal byelection is being held today in the Ontario riding of Durham to fill the seat left vacant by former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole.
Leaders past and present pay tribute to Brian Mulroney
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney was remembered by politicians of all political stripes on Thursday as a "giant" and a "visionary," as the country absorbed the news of his death at the age of 84.
What are the next steps to a national drug plan?
The bill Health Minister Mark Holland tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday is only the first step toward a possible pharmacare program.
House of Commons is silent, Parliament Hill flag at half-mast after death of Mulroney
Tributes to Mulroney and his substantial political and personal legacy are sure to dominate when the sitting resumes March 18.
New poll shows growing support for Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre
Support for the Tories was up one point to 41 per cent in the latest Leger tracking poll, which asks respondents for their voting intentions each month while Liberal support held steady at 25 per cent
Legislation to combat harmful online content expected today
The federal government is expected to introduce legislation against online harms today, which the Liberals have promised will tackle issues such as online child endangerment and non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
First Nation leaders blame opposition parties for derailing BC Land Act changes
The NDP government announced Wednesday that it would not proceed with proposed amendments to the Land Act after holding a series of meetings with stakeholders, saying officials heard that they need to take time for further engagement and to demonstrate the "benefits of shared decision-making in action."